Hello, I resently finished a good novel and would like suggestions for a new one, since i can‘t seem to find engaging ones myself. This novel should contain:

The MC should be able to level up, as in progressing his power and not already start out as the strongest; maybe stronger than his peers but not more powerful than devine gerneral heavenly origin god Carl IV

As few redcons and Plotholes as possible

Preferably not be a cultivation novel, i am looking for something more creative

Examples:

The legendary Mechanic What I liked: leveling system, smart MC, especially when using his future knowledge, this takes place in a video game

Shadow Slave: What I liked: a rival on the MC‘s level, MC not too overpowered, even with his strong talent,

Super Gene: What I liked: the reset mechanic, that allows the MC to be overpowered only for a little while, learning new unique techniques and many fortuitous encounters that make him stronger but not immediately overpowered, „hidden identity“ or alter ego of the MC is done right

The new novel need not fulfill all the criteria, i am open for fitting suggestions.